Hints, Tips and Great ideas

Donnie · Donnie

Hi All, Can someone offer advice on how to stop water pipes from freezing up on a caravan? New to the forum and just working my way around, so sorry if this has been addressed before. regards Don

oxleigh · oxleigh

I have made a screen door closer for about $9 for our pop top Roadstar. I fitted a new second hand door with the security door, I wanted to have an automatic closer for the screen door part. Started with a piece of white plastic pipe from Bunnings, 21mm o.d. with one 90 deg bend and one T piece, some shock cor...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I'm camped in the forest in north central Victoria and it's been about 10C each day for the past week accompanied by 5mm of rain daily. Although I have covered my main log pile with a tarp I still need smaller wood to get the camp fire going and this, of course, is wet but tonight I had "Brilliant Idea No. 372...

Roachie · Roachie

I got sick of getting in/out of the cab a couple of times when I wanted to hook the van up. I've seen how other couples tend to get into arguments as one tries to guide the other onto the van. Also, having a dodgy shoulder, I did away with the manual wind-up/down leg (I had a Vehicle Components leg), so bought...

Roachie · Roachie

What can I say...I'm retired and between trips away, I get bored. Here's a small project I did recently. After relocating my GME antenna from the bullbar to the top of the canopy (2012 Chev Silverado, with 6" lift), it soon became apparent that despite having a sprung-base, it was fouling and creating...

RobDor · RobDor

Ive read a number of suggestions like scupper vents (theres one no our van), but Ive heard they can make it worse, especially if youre following someone, or meet vehicles coming other way. Then theres dust reduction systems, fans etc for positive pressure. The best and most cost effective idea to me s...

redx2 · redx2

Hi all, Can you tell me if many travelers use a generator? We do have solar but hubby is concerned it we get a week of bad weather we'll have no power! Many thanks in advance

Burgo1 · Burgo1

Hi has anyone had success with suction caddys in shower. We bought one at Bunnings about $35.00 and tried to put it up,it keeps falling off. any ideas

oldbloke · oldbloke

As we all know space in the van and ute (what we carry) is critical. So, I'm just wondering what people are doing to help save space in the van or tug. Any suggestions welcome.Here is a couple of things I've done recently. Gave away the old 9kg lpg cylinder I used for a fire pit and bought a flat pack from Ki...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

More a matter of expediency ?? sandals on from bar !! No way these are staying inside !! smell like 10 dead possums ! Lol

traveler · traveler

Fellow travellers, I am looking to go around the looong lap in a feweeks. Not sure if you are experienced at this, but trying to find out what spare parts I should carry with me aside from fanbelt? Im not mechanically minded, Im just taking my + attitude & loads of high spirits.Do u think this may be en...

gdayjr · gdayjr

https://rvsafe.com.au/understanding-tow-vehicle-capacities/

cjt55 · cjt55

I may be going over the Coonawarra in SE SA to help my brother prune his vines due to a lack of back packers this year. I will be in my van and it will be cold but will have access to electricity but obviously do not want to be running that all night. Last year when I headed north from Victoria there was a very col...

Craig1 · Craig1

If you have to do a piddle test, label your bottle the night before use. Your test lab person will be more than grateful. Think about writing on those all day long when full!!

ERI LI · ERI LI

TRIDENT brand coconut cream the best I've used 10 yrs ++ Fridged in a container stays good for months..Face,Legs,Arms,all..A EXC rash/ hives/ sting soother & cuter.Winter & winds can dry skin terribly.This re hydrates quickly & leaves a slight,oily sheen on skin..Very medicinal fo...

Craig1 · Craig1

Did you check your title to ensure the lender had been removed, once the loan was paid in full? If you have no need to borrow again, make sure is has been deleted, or you or rellies will be unable to sell until such time as it has been registered as "clear", in NSW at least.

dorian · dorian

I'm forever having to recover from Mum's mistakes with her TV remote control. In the past I ordered a minimal remote with just the basic functions, but these are not always available. It then occurred to me that I could buy a replacement, full featured remote ($20) and modify it to disable all but the mo...

DavidC · DavidC

I was browsing Bunnings camping products online one night and saw their tent peg and rope kit. In it were 6 plastic pegs, 6 steel pegs, and 6 screw like pegs. So on a gamble, I bought 6 galvanised coach screws with 3/4 HEX heads, as they looked far bigger, and better, but because they weren't "bonafide" s...

JayDee · JayDee

As we are about to depart on our winter journey north, I have just had the cruiser serviced. I am now going to repack/grease the 4 hugs bearings on our van. When did you last have your wheel bearings on the van serviced.?? Check for gas leaks and make sure all 12 volt and electrical are still in good working...

Craig1 · Craig1

If you still want paper accounts/bills, then be aware 1. Telstra is planning to migrate 800,000 of us to email accounts soon unless you protest. 2.Origin Energy text us yesterday " Get your account emailed. Australia Post is too slow and may result in your account being received after it is due". Che...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Freezing water pipes on a caravan (Preview) Hi All, Can someone offer advice on how to stop water pipes from freezing up on a caravan? New to the forum and just working my way around, so sorry if this has been addressed before. regards Don	Donnie	3	2026	11:56 AM Jul 24, 2021 by Donnie
	CHEAP SCREEN DOOR CLOSER (Preview) I have made a screen door closer for about $9 for our pop top Roadstar. I fitted a new second hand door with the security door, I wanted to have an automatic closer for the screen door part. Started with a piece of white plastic pipe from Bunnings, 21mm o.d. with one 90 deg bend and one T piece, some shock cor...	oxleigh	6	2379	07:37 AM Jul 21, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	A USB camp fire (Preview) I'm camped in the forest in north central Victoria and it's been about 10C each day for the past week accompanied by 5mm of rain daily. Although I have covered my main log pile with a tarp I still need smaller wood to get the camp fire going and this, of course, is wet but tonight I had "Brilliant Idea No. 372...	Mike Harding	10	2057	07:29 PM Jul 20, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	In-cab operation of the electric jockey stand. (Preview) I got sick of getting in/out of the cab a couple of times when I wanted to hook the van up. I've seen how other couples tend to get into arguments as one tries to guide the other onto the van. Also, having a dodgy shoulder, I did away with the manual wind-up/down leg (I had a Vehicle Components leg), so bought...	Roachie	0	1516	05:02 PM Jul 19, 2021 by Roachie
	Pneumatic operation of UHF antenna (Preview) What can I say...I'm retired and between trips away, I get bored. Here's a small project I did recently. After relocating my GME antenna from the bullbar to the top of the canopy (2012 Chev Silverado, with 6" lift), it soon became apparent that despite having a sprung-base, it was fouling and creating...	Roachie	0	1560	04:56 PM Jul 19, 2021 by Roachie
	Stop red dust coming in ! (Preview) Ive read a number of suggestions like scupper vents (theres one no our van), but Ive heard they can make it worse, especially if youre following someone, or meet vehicles coming other way. Then theres dust reduction systems, fans etc for positive pressure. The best and most cost effective idea to me s...	RobDor	5	2134	08:53 PM Jul 18, 2021 by RobDor
	Generator (Preview) Hi all, Can you tell me if many travelers use a generator? We do have solar but hubby is concerned it we get a week of bad weather we'll have no power! Many thanks in advance	redx2	28	9712	08:32 AM Jun 25, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Suction caddy in shower (Preview) Hi has anyone had success with suction caddys in shower. We bought one at Bunnings about $35.00 and tried to put it up,it keeps falling off. any ideas	Burgo1	17	4590	08:46 AM Jun 21, 2021 by oldbloke
	Improving storage & saving space (Preview) As we all know space in the van and ute (what we carry) is critical. So, I'm just wondering what people are doing to help save space in the van or tug. Any suggestions welcome.Here is a couple of things I've done recently. Gave away the old 9kg lpg cylinder I used for a fire pit and bought a flat pack from Ki...	oldbloke	0	1834	01:57 PM Jun 20, 2021 by oldbloke
	Not sure if tip or great idea ? (Preview) More a matter of expediency ?? sandals on from bar !! No way these are staying inside !! smell like 10 dead possums ! Lol	Aus-Kiwi	2	2111	02:03 PM Jun 17, 2021 by Bicyclecamper
	loong lap prerequisites (Preview) Fellow travellers, I am looking to go around the looong lap in a feweeks. Not sure if you are experienced at this, but trying to find out what spare parts I should carry with me aside from fanbelt? Im not mechanically minded, Im just taking my + attitude & loads of high spirits.Do u think this may be en...	traveler	5	2150	10:01 AM Jun 17, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	This might help to understand tow vehicle wights and capacities. (Preview) https://rvsafe.com.au/understanding-tow-vehicle-capacities/	gdayjr	1	1702	11:05 AM May 28, 2021 by Possum3
	What temperature sleeping bag do I need? (Preview) I may be going over the Coonawarra in SE SA to help my brother prune his vines due to a lack of back packers this year. I will be in my van and it will be cold but will have access to electricity but obviously do not want to be running that all night. Last year when I headed north from Victoria there was a very col...	cjt55	27	4270	05:44 PM May 13, 2021 by Possum3
	Label your Piddle Bottle (Preview) If you have to do a piddle test, label your bottle the night before use. Your test lab person will be more than grateful. Think about writing on those all day long when full!!	Craig1	0	1993	08:50 AM Apr 30, 2021 by Craig1
	SKIN HYDRATER,ALL OVER (Preview) TRIDENT brand coconut cream the best I've used 10 yrs ++ Fridged in a container stays good for months..Face,Legs,Arms,all..A EXC rash/ hives/ sting soother & cuter.Winter & winds can dry skin terribly.This re hydrates quickly & leaves a slight,oily sheen on skin..Very medicinal fo...	ERI LI	3	3125	02:25 PM Apr 20, 2021 by jessicajoe348
	House Deeds/Title (Preview) Did you check your title to ensure the lender had been removed, once the loan was paid in full? If you have no need to borrow again, make sure is has been deleted, or you or rellies will be unable to sell until such time as it has been registered as "clear", in NSW at least.	Craig1	4	2611	08:09 PM Apr 16, 2021 by Craig1
	Remote controls -- too many functions for Mum and Dad (Preview) I'm forever having to recover from Mum's mistakes with her TV remote control. In the past I ordered a minimal remote with just the basic functions, but these are not always available. It then occurred to me that I could buy a replacement, full featured remote ($20) and modify it to disable all but the mo...	dorian	8	2203	05:02 AM Apr 16, 2021 by dorian
	Say goodbye to tent pegs (Preview) I was browsing Bunnings camping products online one night and saw their tent peg and rope kit. In it were 6 plastic pegs, 6 steel pegs, and 6 screw like pegs. So on a gamble, I bought 6 galvanised coach screws with 3/4 HEX heads, as they looked far bigger, and better, but because they weren't "bonafide" s...	DavidC	8	6360	05:36 AM Apr 5, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Repacking the axles on the van. (Preview) As we are about to depart on our winter journey north, I have just had the cruiser serviced. I am now going to repack/grease the 4 hugs bearings on our van. When did you last have your wheel bearings on the van serviced.?? Check for gas leaks and make sure all 12 volt and electrical are still in good working...	JayDee	2	2318	06:09 PM Mar 2, 2021 by Gravy73
	Dinosaurs and Dinosauress's - Paper Bills (Preview) If you still want paper accounts/bills, then be aware 1. Telstra is planning to migrate 800,000 of us to email accounts soon unless you protest. 2.Origin Energy text us yesterday " Get your account emailed. Australia Post is too slow and may result in your account being received after it is due". Che...	Craig1	8	2450	06:42 PM Feb 26, 2021 by peter67
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